2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Cary, NC vs Lynbrook, NY

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Is it cheaper to live in Lynbrook or is it cheaper to live in Cary?
- Lynbrook is 51.8% more expensive than Cary.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lynbrook or Cary?
- Lynbrook housing costs are 25.7% more expensive than Cary housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Cary or is Health Care more affordable in Lynbrook.
- Health related expenses are 32.7% more in Lynbrook.
 Cary, NCLynbrook, NYUnited States
 Overall  Unlock160.6100
 Food & Groceries103.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock125.8100
 Housing157.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$637,400$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock169.2100
 Miscellaneous110.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Cary    63 Reviews

Cary is up-and-coming “cool.” The downtown is revitalized and growing. The town takes urban planning very seriously. The home prices have definitely spiked in the last  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived in NY, CT, MA, and in Miami FL. Now here in Cary NC for the past 10 years. For what I want and need at this phase of my life, I really like it here! All the  More

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Over 8 years ago

As a Real Estate Agent, I consider Cary the most central location in the Triangle, it basically takes you twenty minutes to get to Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough,   More

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Reviews for Lynbrook    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Climate , really is pretty good... has all 4 seasons,..All seasons are in moderation...W/out too much snow, during the Winter, and not to hot during  More

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